| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||
| Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | |||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||
| In April, library staff celebrated National Library Week (NLW) with many fun patron activities and a Year-in-Review video created by Katy Hanousek. The Library closed at 2:30 PM in observance of the Village's four-hour Good Friday holiday (4/15) and celebrated National Volunteers Week (April 18-22). Library staff met with Village staff to collaborate on a permanent StoryWalk proposal. The StoryWalk was approved at the May 4th Village Parks meeting and will be purchased with the remainder of the ALA grant funds. | |||||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Report: Meraki Wireless Device Usage (Hub 1+2+3) | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||||||
| January | 1,217 | 765 | 562 | 830 | |||||
| February | 1,736 | 757 | 594 | 836 | |||||
| March | 1,916 | 703 | 704 | 915 | |||||
| April | 1,765 | 253 | 662 | 818 | |||||
| May | 1,622 | 301 | 732 | ||||||
| June | 1,240 | 383 | 775 | ||||||
| July | 1,703 | 481 | 826 | ||||||
| August | 1,469 | 474 | 724 | ||||||
| September | 2,379 | 531 | 803 | ||||||
| October | 1,647 | 549 | 969 | ||||||
| November | 1071 | 582 | 845 | ||||||
| December | 739 | 663 | 849 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 18,504 | 6,442 | 9,045 | 3,399 | |||||
| Computer Usage Report: # of "Unique Client" Logins | |||||||||
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
| January | 409 | 398 | 460 | ||||||
| February | 412 | 407 | 490 | ||||||
| March | 396 | 463 | 515 | ||||||
| April | 171 | 441 | 474 | ||||||
| May | 202 | 476 | |||||||
| June | 244 | 493 | |||||||
| July | 298 | 511 | |||||||
| August | 307 | 430 | |||||||
| September | 331 | 493 | |||||||
| October | 377 | 553 | |||||||
| November | 372 | 473 | |||||||
| December | 440 | 475 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 3,959 | 5,613 | 1,939 | ||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES (CONTINUED) | |||||||||
| Circulation | Checkouts: # Items | ||||||||
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
| January | 4,067 | 2,770 | 3,451 | ||||||
| February | 3,491 | 3,510 | 3,277 | ||||||
| March | 2,384 | 3,559 | 3,956 | ||||||
| April | 363 | 3,267 | 3,298 | ||||||
| May | 618 | 2,549 | |||||||
| June | 1,612 | 3,426 | |||||||
| July | 3,024 | 3,368 | |||||||
| August | 2,875 | 3,382 | |||||||
| September | 2,898 | 3,174 | |||||||
| October | 2,881 | 3,510 | |||||||
| November | 2,636 | 3,693 | |||||||
| December | 2,368 | 3,439 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 29,217 | 39,647 | 13,982 | ||||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | 37.26% | 6.68% | |||||||
| Overdrive Circulation | |||||||||
| Electronic Checkouts: e-books, e-audio, e-video, e-magazines | |||||||||
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
| January | 551 | 715 | 986 | ||||||
| February | 490 | 707 | 802 | ||||||
| March | 559 | 786 | 797 | ||||||
| April | 694 | 627 | 817 | ||||||
| May | 749 | 664 | |||||||
| June | 667 | 752 | |||||||
| July | 641 | 734 | |||||||
| August | 677 | 671 | |||||||
| September | 631 | 755 | |||||||
| October | 671 | 730 | |||||||
| November | 678 | 875 | |||||||
| December | 608 | 796 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 7,616 | 8,812 | 3,402 | ||||||
| 2022 PROGRAMS | |||||||||
| Katy assisted patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and Facebook page. Two volunteers from the Friends of the Poynette Library delivered books to support our Pioneer Place community outreach. Katy and Kelly Anderson hosted several patron programs (listed below). There was only one curbside pick-up appointment during the month of April. | |||||||||
| 2022 Programs: | |||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||
| April, 2022 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 32 | |||||
| April, 2022 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 1 | |||||
| April, 2022 | Teen Book Reviewers | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 15 | |||||
| April, 2022 | Euchre | Adults | Self-Directed | 12 | |||||
| April, 2022 | Wood Carvers | Adults | Self-Directed | 14 | |||||
| April 4-9, 2022 | NLW: Year-in-Review Video | Adults | Self-Directed | 115 | |||||
| April 4-5, 2022 | NLW - Launchpad Café Kick-off | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | (drop in) | 12 | ||||
| April 5, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||
| April 5, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 20 | |||||
| April 7, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 13 | |||||
| April 7, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 7 | |||||
| April 9, 2022 | Stress Relief Program w/ Emily W. | Adults | In-Person Live | 2 | |||||
| April 12, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 20 | |||||
| April 12, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 27 | |||||
| April 14, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 13 | |||||
| April 14, 2022 | Tech Q&A (Libby) | Adults | In-Person Live | 0 | |||||
| April 14, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||
| April 14, 2022 | Craft Night | Adults | In-Person Live | 18 | |||||
| 2022 Programs (Continued): | |||||||||
| April 19, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 20 | |||||
| April 19, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 18 | |||||
| April 19, 2022 | Pioneer Place Outreach | Adults | In-Person Live | 14 | |||||
| April 19, 2022 | Air Fryer w/ B. Gutzman | Adults | In-Person Live | 13 | |||||
| April 20, 2022 | Writer's Group | Adults | In-Person Live | 1 | |||||
| April 21, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 12 | |||||
| April 21, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||
| April 21, 2022 | Ancestry Group | Adults | In-Person Live | 1 | |||||
| April 21, 2022 | Book Club 2:00 PM | Adults | In-Person Live | 2 | |||||
| April 23, 2022 | Friends Author Joy Ann Ribar Presentation | Adults | In-Person Live | 22 | |||||
| April 26, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at Kid's First | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 18 | |||||
| April 26, 2022 | StoryTime | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 13 | |||||
| April 26, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach (Main St. Youngsters) | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 12 | |||||
| April 28, 2022 | StoryTime Outreach at St. Peter's | Children (Ages 0-11) | In-Person Live | 9 | |||||
| April 28, 2022 | MS After School Activities | Young Adult (12-18) | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||
| April 28, 2022 | Recollection Wisc w/ Tamara & Mary | Adults | In-Person Live | 6 | |||||
| TOTAL | 34 | 74 | 448 | ||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ APRIL MEETINGS | |||||||||
| Katy attended a SCLS webinar "The Trending Library: Engaging Teens in Your Library" (4/12). Kelly met with Katy & Jodi re: ALA grant sponsored programs (4/11, 14 & 18). Kelly viewed "A Must Have Reading Guide Summer" webinar (4/28). Jodi attended a Poynette Chamber of Commerce meeting (4/13), a virtual SCLS Delivery Committee meeting (4/14), and a virtual Columbia Co. Director meeting (4/15). Jodi attended two Village Manager meetings (4/12 & 4/26) and a Village Board meeting (4/25). Staff celebrated our wonderful volunteers during National Volunteers Week (4/18-22). Jodi met with Shamus O'Reilly, the Village's new Director of Recreation & Community Engagement (4/22) and Katy met with Shamus (4/26). Jodi attended the Friends author event (4/23), viewed "The Best of the PLA Conference" webinar (4/26) and attended the Recollection Wisconsin presentation (4/28). All staff completed SCLS-required Infosec phishing/computer security training. | |||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||
| Village Library Account | 4/13/2022 | Rental Income (Mar. storage): The Green Stem, LLC | $50.00 | ||||||
| 4/13/2022 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $92.80 | |||||||
| 4/13/2022 | Donation (cash) - Gloria Clark's 100th Birthday | $20.00 | |||||||
| 4/13/2022 | Donation (checks) - Gloria Clark's 100th Birthday | $825.00 | |||||||
| 4/22/2022 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $38.10 | |||||||
| 4/22/2022 | Donation (check) - W. & M. Scott | $100.00 | |||||||
| 4/29/2022 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $27.05 | |||||||
| 4/29/2022 | Rental Income (Apr. storage): The Green Stem, LLC | $50.00 | |||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 4/13/2022 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $8.65 | ||||||
| 4/22/2022 | $20.30 | ||||||||
| 4/29/2022 | $6.00 | ||||||||
| Total | $1,237.90 | ||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||
| Amazon | $802.22 | Books; donated books; DVDs; programs; ALA grant purch | |||||||
| Authors and More | $345.00 | Stef Wade, author/speaking fee (ALA grant funds) | |||||||
| Cengage | $106.58 | Large print books | |||||||
| Kaitlyn Heintz | $185.00 | May 12 "Paint Along Craft Night" program fee (ALA-ARP grant funds will cover the cost of this program) | |||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $58.95 | Programs; National Library Wk (ALA grant purch.) | |||||||
| Rhyme | $180.42 | Copier - office expense | |||||||
| Rivistas | $109.67 | Updated magazine subscription | |||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile hotspot (04/24 - 05/23/22) | |||||||
| VISA | $512.45 | Books; programs; Jodi - Cont. Educ. ; ALA grant purchase | |||||||
| Shining Bright | $225.00 | April | |||||||
| CenturyLink | $152.19 | Phone & fax - April | |||||||
| Alliant Energy | $446.65 | Electric ($314.08) + gas ($132.57) - April | |||||||
| Salaries | $9,354.11 | Paid on 04/07 & 04/21/2022 | |||||||
| Total | $12,488.26 | ||||||||
